Seasoned, social Security optimization financial advisors in Vermont
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your Social Security benefits, timing and claiming strategies are crucial. Without careful planning, you might claim too early or miss out on spousal or survivor benefits that could increase your income.
- Claiming age strategy. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits, balancing early access against higher monthly payments later.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider all available Social Security options beyond your own work record.
- Healthcare and rural factors. Since Vermont has rural areas and an aging population, check how they integrate healthcare access into your Social Security plan.
- Experience with complex cases. Seasoned advisors here have decades of experience navigating Social Security rules that can be confusing or change over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey M
Series 66
Williston, VT
Ameriprise
Jeffrey Moulton specializes in social security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to help those approaching retirement in Vermont maximize their Social Security benefits. With 24 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm offering comprehensive retirement-income planning and tax-efficiency analysis, he provides detailed, non-discretionary recommendations and serves clients with significant investable assets, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Charles D
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Burlington, VT
Equitable Advisors
Charles Dinklage's 30 years of experience and focus on Social Security optimization make him well-equipped to help Vermont retirees maximize their benefits through strategic claiming age and spousal options. Based in Burlington with Equitable Advisors, a large firm offering tailored asset management and financial planning, he serves high-net-worth baby boomers and uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or less specialized approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $570,841
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Brian F
Series 63, Series 66
Barre, VT
Empower Advisory Group
Brian Ficek's 27 years of experience and expertise in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy make him well-equipped to help Vermont clients maximize their Social Security benefits. Working at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription pricing, he supports employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail accounts, providing integrated financial planning and investment management that complements Social Security claiming strategies.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Christopher G
Series 63, Series 66
Waitsfield, VT
Voya financial Advisors, Inc.
Christopher Greeley brings 29 years of experience in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-equipped to help Vermont clients maximize their benefits. Affiliated with VOYA Financial Advisors, a large firm offering diverse investment and planning services, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $236,678
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James M
CFP®, Series 63
West Danville, VT
Milne Financial Planning, Inc.
James Milne specializes in social security optimization with 30 years of experience, making him well-equipped to help Vermont retirees maximize their benefits through strategic claiming and spousal considerations. His independent, fee-only firm offers flat-fee and hourly options, emphasizing a long-term, diversified investment approach, which distinguishes him from others by combining social security expertise with comprehensive retirement income and Medicare planning.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $942,916
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